This grant is available to woman-owned (at least 51%),  small businesses in Western North Carolina that experienced significant loss due to Hurricane Helene.

It is our intention to open applications November 15th through December 15th. The selection committee will review applications December 15th - 20th, and awards will be made December 28th.

To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Your business must be your full time job.
  • Annual Revenue: Businesses must have an annual revenue of between $50,000 to 5 million.
  • Business Age: Applicants must have been in business for at least two years and pay taxes on business revenue.
  • Sales Channels: Eligible businesses must already have established sales channels.

Grant funds are intended to help women entrepreneurs rebuild and move forward. These funds may be used for essential business expenses such as raw materials, inventory, and salaries but cannot be applied toward existing debts or loans.

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EMI KUBOTA COACHING

Each WE ARE grant winner will also be awarded a free coaching experience with Emi Kubota, who uses the Pinnacle Approach.

The Pinnacle Approach empowers organizations to climb "Up and to the Right" with a customized business operating system rooted in Emi Kubota Guide’s PACCAA values: Presence, Authenticity, Curiosity, Compassion, Acceptance, and Agency. Emi leverages 20 years of leadership experience, including scaling her family business, Green Sprouts, from $5M to $20M and achieving a successful exit, to help leadership teams align visions, streamline processes, and drive sustainable growth. Her 12-month Business Coaching package includes a $5,000 Initial 3-day Base Camp Kickoff Session and 12 months of $3,000 Monthly Coaching Fees—a $41,000 value—with quarterly and annual strategy sessions, monthly check-ins, and unlimited team support. Let Emi guide your climb to the Pinnacle!

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